Amelia Island Museum of History, County history museum in Fernandina Beach, United States.
The museum occupies the former Nassau County jail building, featuring exhibits that document 4,000 years of Florida history through artifacts and photographs.
The Duncan Lamont Clinch Historical Society initiated the museum project in 1975, leading to its establishment in the old jail building by 1979.
The institution maintains extensive collections related to Native American tribes, European explorers, and Victorian-era residents who shaped Amelia Island.
The museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM with admission rates of $7 for adults.
This institution stands as the first spoken history museum in Florida, where trained docents narrate local stories during regular guided tours.
Location: Fernandina Beach
Website: https://ameliamuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 30.66771,-81.46380
Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:52
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